Barbecue Secrets

This
unusual recipe from my friend Mike the fishmonger, which I’ve
adapted for the plank, pairs the intense flavor of the spiced
halibut with a cool tropical salsa. Substitute snapper for halibut
for a stronger flavor. Cuban-style Black Beans and Rice go very
well with this, so I’ve included the...

This
recipe won the burger category at the Canadian National Barbecue
Championship in Whistler, British Columbia, in the summer of 2003.
More than a burger, it is the Atkins equivalent of a jelly doughnut
(if you forego the bun). It’s a life-shaping experience that should
probably be accompanied by...

Even
though it's not much of a summer so far here in the West, and the
growing season is extraordinarily late, we're getting into the best
time of year for fresh fruit and veggies. Serve any or all of these
great summer salads along whatever you've got coming off the grill,
and even if you can't see the sun, you'll...

The
late David Veljacic was the father of barbecue in Canada, founding
the Canadian National Barbecue Championship in New Westminster back
in 1988. David was a firefighter, hence his nickname, “The Fire
Chef.” He was diagnosed with cancer several years...

Cheater Ribs

Die-hard
barbecue people don’t even like to consider this technique, which
goes against all the principles and values of barbecue culture.
These ribs may not be smoky, and they may not be quite as flavorful
as true barbecued ribs, but they’re...